Definitions for acromegaly
ˌæk rəˈmɛg ə liacromega·ly

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1. acromegaly, acromegalianoun

   enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)

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1. acromegalynoun

   A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

2. Etymology: acromégalie, from acromegalia, from and.

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1. Acromegaly

   Acromegaly is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the human body. It is caused by excess growth hormone (GH) after the growth plates have closed. The initial symptom is typically enlargement of the hands and feet. There may also be an enlargement of the forehead, jaw, and nose. Other symptoms may include joint pain, thicker skin, deepening of the voice, headaches, and problems with vision. Complications of the disease may include type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure.

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1. acromegaly

   Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder that develops when the pituitary gland at the base of the brain produces too much growth hormone. Most commonly occurring in middle-aged adults, it typically causes enlargement of the hands, feet, forehead, jaw, and nose. This rare condition can lead to serious health complications and may significantly lower a person's life expectancy if not treated.

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1. Acromegalynoun

   chronic enlargement of the extremities and face

2. Etymology: [NL. acromegalia, fr. Gr. 'a`kron point, peak + me`gas, mega`loy, big.]

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1. Acromegaly

   Acromegaly is a syndrome that results when the anterior pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone after epiphyseal plate closure at puberty. A number of disorders may increase the pituitary's GH output, although most commonly it involves a GH-producing tumor called pituitary adenoma, derived from a distinct type of cell. Acromegaly most commonly affects adults in middle age, and can result in severe disfigurement, complicating conditions, and premature death if unchecked. Because of its pathogenesis and slow progression, the disease is hard to diagnose in the early stages and is frequently missed for years until changes in external features, especially of the face, become noticeable. Acromegaly is often associated with gigantism.

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1. Acromegaly

   A condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE in adults. It is characterized by bony enlargement of the FACE; lower jaw (PROGNATHISM); hands; FEET; HEAD; and THORAX. The most common etiology is a GROWTH HORMONE-SECRETING PITUITARY ADENOMA. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch36, pp79-80)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acromegaly in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

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   The numerical value of acromegaly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=acromegaly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acromegaly
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acromegaly
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acromegaly
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=acromegaly